Que Perros
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
41
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Que Perros, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 4, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Working containers of food removed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Margate restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jun 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed by kitchen cook line
36-32-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall slightly soiled with grease by left side of cookline
36-27-5
90
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided hand out to operator. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Salad 57F at 3:15 ambient cooling for 2 hours to 54F at 3:55pm. At this rate proper cooling to 41F in 4 hours. Observed items covered cooling. Per operator items prepped today. Operator uncovered and moved items to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Beatriz Hincape- issued 6/25/2019 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen flip top cooler. Under flip top. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil squeeze bottle not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on rice container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
55
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator contacted and renewed on line during inspection. Photo proof of new current license provided and details verify. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, partial carton of raw shell eggs above open bag of bread. Manager moved eggs to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Levella reach in freezer container of non commercially wrapped steak above bags of portioned cooked steak and chicken. Manager moved steak to separate freezer for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to be posted.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned cooked beef and chicken in reach in freezer not date marked from when prepared.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Two containers of clean utensils directly behind hand sink at front counter. Employee moved both containers away from hand sink area to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee unopened canned beverage in ice bin. Employee removed beverage and area of ice around can. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil on kitchen prep table not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed plates stored in handwash sink at front line. operator removed plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in rice container.
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed an in-use wet wiping cloth at front line not stored in sanitizer solution between uses .
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed bread crumbs removed from the original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
78
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ch and beef in prep sink.
08A-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over French Fries in double door freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022
50-17-3
Intermediate - Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. -Observed a bicycle stored in kitchen.
43-08-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster has been given to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups and plates stored in handwash sink at front line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken and beef thawing at room temperature in prep sink.
06-01-5
43
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink used to stored plates.
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Que Perros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Que Perros on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Que Perros?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Que Perros.
How does Que Perros compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Que Perros most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has Que Perros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Que Perros have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Que Perros means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Que Perros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Que Perros is inspected around two times per year on average.
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